Noritsu SSJ under SAT FAR 13.1 - Redacted.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Forensic Services Division, proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of Forensic Photography Branch for a Noritsu Premium Service Contract.

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.

The USSS intends to procure a firm fixed priced purchase order for continuous a Premium Service Agreement. The current purchase order (70US0922P70092036) is due to expire on June 7, 2025. The upcoming period of performance will be for a base plus 2 Option Years:

Base Year: June 7, 2025 - June 6, 2026 Option Year 1: June 7, 2026 - June 6, 2027 Option Year 2: June 7, 2027 - June 6, 2028

Proposed Contractor: Noritsu America Corp. 6900 Noritsu Ave., Buena Park, CA 90622

3. Identification of the authority and rationale.

The proposed procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures and will be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and as specified below.

Only one source reasonably available:

☒ Exclusive licensing agreement or restrictive rights exists. The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

Rationale:

Noritsu America Corporation is the exclusive sole source for service on all Noritsu Systems in the United States. Only Noritsu America Corp. technicians are certified and qualified to service Noritsu equipment. Noritsu parts for Noritsu equipment can only be purchased from Noritsu America Corp. Noritsu parts for Noritsu equipment can only be purchased from Noritsu America Corp. Service agreements with Noritsu America Corp. include parts, labor, preventative maintenance, telephone support, shipping for parts, and software upgrades.

☒ Other. Only one source is capable.

Rationale:

Noritsu is the sole manufacturer of Noritsu equipment as well as of any parts needed to repair the equipment. Noritsu uses only its own trained technicians for service and repair of its equipment.

Noritsu America is the exclusive sole source for service on all Noritsu Systems in the United States manufactured by their parent company Noritsu Precision Company. Noritsu hardware and software is proprietary to Noritsu. There are no authorized resellers for these services.

4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106- 3(a)(2).

☒ Market Research;

Only Noritsu technicians are certified and qualified to service Noritsu equipment. Noritsu parts for Noritsu equipment can only be purchased from the Noritsu company. Service agreements with Noritsu include part, labor, preventative maintenance, telephone support, shipping for parts, and software upgrades.

☐ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases;

☐ Current price list;

☐ Comparison with similar items in a related industry;

☐ Comparison to Independent Government estimate;

☐ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge; or ☐ Other reasonable basis.

5. Other Information.

Only Noritsu technicians are certified and qualified to service Noritsu equipment. Noritsu parts for Noritsu equipment can only be purchased from the Noritsu company. Service agreements with Noritsu include parts, labor, preventative maintenance, telephone support, shipping for parts, and software upgrades.

USSS will post the justification with the solicitation as required in FAR 13.106-1(b)(3) and 5.102(a)(6).)

SSJ No: FY25 - 0087 Page 3 of 3

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